Riboflavin-Sensitized Photo-Acceleration of Food-Grade Genipin Coloration: Kinetic Insights, Mechanistic Analysis, and Application in Rapid Hair Coloration

    March 2026 in “ Dyes and Pigments ”
    Yating Sun, Yan Kong, Dejian Huang … Caili Fu
    Studysummary This study found that genipin-based pigments, accelerated by riboflavin and blue-light photocatalysis, achieved commercial-level hair dye results with enhanced gloss and excellent color retention while reducing cuticle disruption, offering a potentially safer and faster alternative to traditional hair coloration methods.
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